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Resources for Spiritual Activism |
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Resources for Spiritual Activism is the Website of Writer and Ministerial Candidate Suzanne B. Jacobson
Suzanne is currently working on her Masters in Divinity at Claremont School of Theology. She holds a BA in Religious Studies from Arizona State University, where she also minored in Anthropology. Suzanne is a trained Stephen Minister and Lay Speaker as well as a Certified Candidate for Ordination in the Order of Deacon in the United Methodist Church. She is a member of Theta Alpha Kappa, the Honor Society for Religious Studies/Theology and mother of three. |
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Contact Suzanne |
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What is Spiritual Activism? Spiritual Activism refers to actions consciously taken in response to the knowledge that one is responsible for one's own actions, reactions, behaviors, thoughts and decisions. Once one has become aware of the implications of one's choices, one becomes obligated to assess each choice in regard to its impact on the Whole. As a Spiritual Activist, I not only attempt to change my personal life in order to benefit our world; I also work toward sharing with others ways to improve their own lives and to reach out in service. In working toward manifesting our ideal vision, we bring ourselves that much closer to the Divine.
"As Above, So Below." Namaste. |
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See below for links to some of my writing |
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Facebook |
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Live Journal |
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Phoenix from the Ashes is available FREE of charge. To order a copy, email Suzanne at the above link with your name and address. Phoenix is also available in PDF format. Please indicate if you would prefer hard or electronic copy. |
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Although I am a United Methodist, I do not endorse a specific religion or denomination of a religion. I believe that God is not bound by culture, time, language, gender, race, identity or creed.. |
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Responsible Living Through Action |
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",,,All people, regardless of color, language, nationality, class, education, gender or lifestyle - are children of God." ~ Guidelines, Advocates for Inclusiveness |
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If you are interested in helping fund printing and mailing of Phoenix, please contact the author for information about how to do so. |
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Phoenix from the Ashes is a unique memoir of the author's years as a domestic violence victim and subsequent time in the rock-n-roll world, before becoming a Survivor. This combination of story and poetry juxtaposes the stark realities of domestic violence with the hope inherent in a strong and creative spirit." The cover art is an original mixed media piece by Cecilia O'Brien. |
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HIV/AIDS Educator Natalie Brown on UMTV |
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Responsible Living Through Stewardship |
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FreeCycle |
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Do No Harm |
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This innovative national site provides local groups for recycling usable items. |
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CrossWalk America |
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Worldwide grassroots movement to stop and think about the impact of one's actions. |
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"Where Christian Compassion Meets Progressive Action" On Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, members of this progressive ecumenical group began their walk from Phoenix, Arizona and walk to Washington, DC, bringing attention to the fact that many Christians are not represented by the public image of Christianity. This site contains information and blogs regarding the walk and the organization. |
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Environment Arizona |
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Responsible Living Through Service |
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This statewide citizen-based environmental advocacy organization provides information on Arizona's environmental issues as well as the means to respond to those concerns.. |
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Ways You Can Help Others Right Now
Or Find Assistance When You Are In Need |
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Methodist Federation for Social Action |
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If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and if one of you says, 'Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,' and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead..
James 2:15-17 |
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Fellowship for Intentional Community |
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"...an independent voice for justice within Methodism since 1907. MFSA unites activists within the United Methodist Church to take action on issues of justice, peace and liberation in the church, nation and world." |
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This website provides information on existing and forming intentional communities throughout the world. If you wish to find one in your area, this is the place to look. |
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What Kind of World Do You Want?
Support charities by watching videos to songs by music group Five For Fighting
Charitable organizations include:
Augie's Quest, Fisher House, Save the Children and the USO. |
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Commission on the Status and Role of Women in the United Methodist Church |
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This commission has been working for 30 years toward full participation of women in the church. This site provides historical, statistical and practical information regarding issues of gender, race and social action within church and society. |
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The Farm |
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This legendary intentional community was founded in the 1960's, and continues today as a self-sufficient community.; The Farm is foremost in the field of training others in sustainable living. |
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UMCOR Disaster Relief |
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Acorn Housing |
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Modest Needs |
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Wake Up Wal-Mart |
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Habitat for Humanity |
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This is a grassroots movement to change the way the big-box giant does business.This site provides a revelation to the actual impact that Wal-Mart has on the world in areas such as gender inequality, child labor, and actual cost to the community and the world as a whole. |
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St. Mary's Food Bank |
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Salvation Army |
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Earth and Health-Wise Products and Retailers |
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Gold Canyon UMC Food Bank |
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Using natural or organic products is one way to help provide a better environment. It is possible to find such products in mainstream retail shops, however dedicated. health food storesNprovide a greater variety. If these items are priced above one's budget, just using a few of them is a great beginning! |
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Cornerstone, Minnesota
Against Domestic Abuse |
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Faithful America |
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This program of the National Council of Churches is comprised of progressive, inclusive and responsive interfaith individuals of various faiths (Christian, Buddhist, Islam, and others) who believe that one's faith has something to say about our government and its priorities. |
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Chrysalis Women, Minnesota |
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Chrysalis Shelter, Arizona |
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The Good Apple |
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Whole Foods |
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Sprouts |
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Fresh and Easy |
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Reconciling Ministries |
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Burts Bees |
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Now Foods |
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The Reconciling Ministries Network is an organization of United Methodist clergy and lay persons working toward the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, gender identification, or race. |
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Fair Trade Products |
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By purchasing fair trade coffee and chocolate, we help provide a viable living wage to farmers who have been struggling in poverty and slavery. Fair trade products are those that are purchased directly from the farmer, avoiding the "middlemen." |
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Websites for Responsible Living Through Spiritual Growth |
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Arizona Interfaith Network |
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Endangered Species Chocolate |
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This network of churches, mosques, synogogues and other groups works to improve the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. |
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Gentle Strength Co-op |
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Equal Exchange |
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Arizona Ecumenical Council |
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UMCOR Coffee Project |
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Working for unity of the Christian Churches of Arizona. |
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Sustainable Harvest |
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Plum Village |
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Green Parrott Coffee |
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Plum Village is the monastery where Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Jesus and the Buddha as Brothers, teaches mindfulness to Buddhists, Christians, and others from around the world. |
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Responsible Living Through Supporting the Children |
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Labyrinth Locator |
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And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you, Holy God, protect them in your name that; you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.
John 17:11 |
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Labyrinths are wonderful places to find peace and to come closer to God.Check out this site to find one near you! |
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Help for Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome |
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National Council of Churches |
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National ecumenical organization addressing social, justice, ecological and economic questions. |
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Asperger Parent Network |
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) |
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Sidewalk Ministries |
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More Advanced Persons with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (MAAPS) |
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Responsible Living Through Education and Guidance |
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Wesley Community Center |
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Tony Attwood |
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Autism Society of America |
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National Day of Silence |
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Claremont School of Theology |
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This site explains the annual youth movement using silence as activism in response to prejudice, bullying and violence against LGBT students. |
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Animals in Need |
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts |
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Desert Cry Wildlife Rehabilitation |
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Transformational Learning Center |
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Gold Canyon Dog Owners Group (D.O.G) |
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First Steps Spirituality Center |
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Essays, Articles, Poems and Prayers |
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Wisdom University |
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Feathered Hearts |
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Ray of Hope for Peace |
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Links to a few of my published works |
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After the September 11 tragedy, Ray Madaghiele was inspired to bicycle from Phoenix, Arizona to Ground Zero. It was the beginning of an ongoing project toward world peace. Visit this website for more information, speaking schedule, and to order Ray's book about his experiences on the road. |
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Rhapsodies of a Bibliophile
Gold Canyon Ledger, 2009 |
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Yummy Food & Memories
Gold Canyon Ledger, 2009 |
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Crow
In the Gold Canyon Ledger 2007 |
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Susan Lullo - ACT Life Coaching |
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Susan is a Life Coach with a spiritual twist. Through meditation, regression, discussion and prayer, Susan helps bring one back to Center to find the spark of Spirit inside. |
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Of Groundhogs and Promises
Gold Canyon Ledger, 2008 |
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Food Bank Still Serving
Gold Canyon Ledger 2008 |
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"Imagine all the people living life in peace..." ~ John Lennon |
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Spiritual Directors International |
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Food Bank Looking for Partners
Gold Canyon Ledger 2005 |
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Visit Spiritual Directors International to learn about spiritual direction and to find a trained Spiritual Director who can guide you as you step onto the path of your personal Spiritual Quest. |
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Responsible Living Through Political Awareness |
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GCSRW still relevant today (COSROW Article in GCSRW Flyer) |
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Earth Activist Training |
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COSROW Speech to GCUMC United Methodist women. |
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"Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth."
Charles A. Dana
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Certificate Courses in permaculture and ecological activism combined with earth-based spirituality with Starhawk. |
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COSROW Article for Desert Southwest Annual Conference Website |
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RANT Trainers Collective |
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All Things Reform |
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Deity in Buddhism
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Works to develop capacity within global justice movements to carry out creative, effective non-violent actions to dismantle unjust systems, institutions and corporations while building power in the movements. |
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Thoughts on Gaza by Starhawk |
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I am the thread that runs through the pearls, as in a necklace. ~God, in the Bhagavad Gita |
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My Faith |
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I am active member of the United Methodist Church; however, I can not and I do not claim to speak on behalf of the church as a whole.
If you have questions about the beliefs of the UMC, see
Our Faith at umc.org |
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Practical Personal Spiritual Formation |
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Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14 |
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Divine Mind |
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This is the pamphlet for use in a small spiritual support group called "Divine Mind," also known as "Master Mind." |
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How do I decide what is right? One way is by using the "Wesleyan Quadrilateral: "
Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason.
For more on the Quadrilateral, see this essay by
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Favorite Books that have been inspirational, helpful and just plain fun |
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Religion without spirituality is just another political entity. Spirituality without action is benign.
~ SB Jacobson |
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Just for Fun! |
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What do YOU Believe? Check it out at the Belief-O-Matic |
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Find Out What Your Political Leanings Are: Take The World's Smallest Political Quiz |
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This photo is provided as a virtual meditation/prayer garden.
Sit quietly, breathe slowly and gaze into the garden. Calming, isn't it? |
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Photo by Freelance Photographer, Deb Kennedy. www.myspace.com/dphotogirl |
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This site was last updated on October 9, 2009 |
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THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR GROWTH ON THIS SITE! HELP ME SHARE WAYS TO BE INVOLVED! CONTACT ME WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SITES THAT YOU THINK WOULD IS A RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM WORTH SHARING! |
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